Decorology

House Tour! Interior designer Mark Sikes' and partner Michael Griffin's house tour is full of unexpected and wonderful moments of old world Hollywood glam, while still maintaining an open and organic feel.  Check it out below: Couch in the kitchen?  How genius is that for entertainers.  Just make sure it's a stain proof, easily washed material.  Not as crazy about the...

Calming color I think lavender is a surprising calming color that doesn't get a lot of attention.  So here's a little spotlight on lavender -  I hope you find it inspiring! A lovely rug or throw blanket can do the trick if you are the person who loves to change up colors often. This shade of lavender is so pretty Using lavender...

Peaceful Interiors From time to time I get so frazzled and caught up in my life, the daily to-dos, projects I'm working on, etc., all the while feeling like I am accomplishing nothing, that I wonder if I am living up to my full potential (no), doing anything meaningful with my life, or making a difference in the world... which...

House Tour This post is a blast from the past from when I was visiting San Francisco. I've been in beautiful San Francisco since Saturday, and today is my last day. I thought I'd pay homage with this gorgeous Pacific Heights 700 sq. foot apartment. Enjoy! I LOVE her bedroom.  Calm but happy at the same time.  The architectural elements are to...

Imperfect Interiors With most of my home decor experience, organized is one thing that is a requirement. An organized, clean, crisp room is usually what's most pleasing to the eye. Let's get realistic though, if we are going to be living in this room, it's bound to get messy! Today I am letting it go and embracing some of the chaos,...

Spring Interiors The weather has been so wishy-washy. Teasing us with a 70 degree day, and then bringing us back down by dropping to 50 overnight! But, the leaves are finally on the trees, and the days are longer - so it's safe to say Spring is here. I love the longer days...so beautiful via KML Design Domino Mag ...and fresh flowers. The first...

Organization Ideas If it involves baskets or bins and labels I can't resist...   Matching labels and matching canisters....! Vintage suitcases as memorabilia containers! the above and below are AMAZING     An artist's studio with organizational furnishings down to a T! Check out the baskets with all the fabric swatches archived... Paint cans mounted as spool reels! Also check out the buttons and other notions in small magnetic...

Dressing Room inspiration Jane, a Decorology reader, wrote me asking for inspiration for a 9x9 room she wants to turn into a "fit for a star dressing room." So I've done my best to compile some super glamorous dressing rooms. I've also found a few "glam dressing room" essentials and where to find them. Even if you don't have a...

Summer Entryways and Foyers There are your "traditional" elements that no entry or foyer should be without - but shoe storage and a key tray don't necessarily make an entry way that makes you smile when you walk in the door.  Here are a few elements that do... Art with impact. via Pinterest via Waiting on Martha Live plants/flowers. via Pinterest via 11 Magnolia...

Penny Tile Penny tile was a major thing in the 20th century and although you don't find it in many homes now, it isn't as retro as most people make it out to be. Used correctly, I think it can be very modern! via hgtv via apartmenttherapy via camillestyles via apartmenttherapy via styleathome Would you use penny tile in your home?